An analysis of the Spanish ceramic tile industry research contracts and patents. Issue 5 (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gabaldón-Estevan, Daniel; Manjarrés-Henríquez, Liney; Molina-Morales, F. Xavier
• Is Part Of: European planning studies. Volume 26:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 895
• Page End: 914
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: Innovation system -- ceramic tile -- industrial district -- patent -- research contracts; Regional planning -- Europe -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Periodicals; 307.76094
• DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2018.1427701
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0965-4313

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this work, we apply a systemic approach to the analysis of a particular geographic territory, the industrial district. We are particularly interested in analysing the interaction between the productive-technological environment and the scientific environment by an examination of research contracts and patents. Our analysis shows that R&D activity in the Spanish ceramic tile District Innovation System was mainly conducted by suppliers. Final producers' innovation efforts were related to non-technological aspects and differentiation.